Yokohama is one of Japan's largest cities by population. Industries have been in constant flourish in the city since the turn of the 20th century. Before the Meiji Restoration in 1868, it was merely a small fishing village. The Meiji Restoration is a political revolution in 1868 that brought about the final demise of the military government, thus bringing about the modernization and Westernization of the country. At the turn of the 20th century, this small fishing village became a major vein of silk trade to Great Britain.
Join us as we travel to Yokohama of 1908, as depicted in a large digitized photo album consisting of 500 pictures. You can see the entire album by clicking here. While the exact origin of these photos is unknown, it is presumed that the photos belonged to a German tradesman in the textile industry.
What makes this photo album especially valuable is that the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 destroyed large parts of the city. These photos depict the city in its original glory.
Subscribe and REMOVE ALL ADS
LOVE our articles but HATE our ads? For only $3.89 per month, enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience that lets you focus on what matters most — enjoying all of our content, uninterrupted. 🔒 100% Secure Payment 📅 Cancel Anytime, No Strings Attached Unlock a cleaner, faster browsing experience today and gain the freedom to navigate without visual clutter.
Ready for a Ad-Free experience? Upgrade now for just $3.89/month!
To enable your Ad-Free Subscription, please fill the fields below
Thank you for your subscription!
Your subscription was successful, now you can enjoy an ad-free experience!! Note: To make sure you get no ads, please make sure to log in to your account. If you are logged in already, then refresh the page. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
Subscribe
Enjoy Stunning and Creative Photography?
Get updates on new posts directly to your inbox!
Login
Login via Email
The new BabaMail app is now available at the app stores.
